News of The Day – 13th September 2025

Sources: The Hindu, Indian Express, Live Mint, Business Standard, Economic Times, PIB and AIR, etc

(GS2 – Polity )

• What are the major crises facing democracies today? 
• How can deepening democracy address institutional challenges? 
• What risks exist in expanding participatory democracy? 
• What lessons can India learn from global democratic practices? 
• How can democratic reforms strengthen governance in India?

(GS3 – Disaster Management)

• What challenges exist in dam safety management in India?
•  What is the Dam Safety Act and what does it mandate? 
• How do old dams pose risks to downstream populations? 
• What role do state governments play in dam monitoring? 
• How does climate change affect dam safety?

(GS2 – Governance)

• What is the purpose of the Right to Information Act? 
• Why is it being criticized as a ‘right to deny information’? 
• What role does the CIC play in RTI implementation? 
• How does weakening RTI impact accountability? 
• What reforms can restore RTI’s effectiveness?

(GS2 – Social Justice)

• What was the SC ruling regarding upward mobility for disabled candidates? 
• How does denial of promotions affect disability rights? 
• What constitutional provisions protect disabled persons? 
• How does this case impact the implementation of reservation policies? 
• How does disability justice link with inclusive governance?

(GS3 –Internal Security)

• What types of online frauds are rising on social media platforms? 
• Why are current laws inadequate to deal with digital frauds? 
• What role do RBI and CERT-In play in digital fraud prevention? 
• How are other countries regulating online scams?
• What steps can India take to strengthen cyber governance?

(GS3 – S&T)

• What is the ‘tug of war’ phenomenon in gold nanoparticles? 
• How can it be used to develop advanced biosensors? 
• Why are biosensors important for healthcare? 
• What are applications of nanotechnology in various sectors ?

(GS3 – Economy)

• What is World Food India and why is it significant? 
• What themes are highlighted in the 2025 edition? 
• How does it promote food processing and exports? 
• What role do startups and MSMEs play in food innovation? 
• How does the event align with India’s “Vocal for Local” and Atmanirbhar Bharat?

(GS3 – S&T and Disaster Management)

• What is India’s AI-based weather forecasting program? 
• How is it different from traditional forecasting methods? 
• How will it improve disaster preparedness in India? 
• What role does AI play in climate risk reduction?

(GS3 – Disaster Management)

• Why do hill states need a separate disaster risk framework? 
• How does the current Disaster Risk Index underrepresent their vulnerabilities? 
• What disasters are most common in Himalayan states? 
• How can risk mapping improve resilience planning? 
• What lessons can be drawn from global mountain risk frameworks?

(GS3 – Environment  & Biodiversity)

• Why is tiger translocation being planned for the Sahyadris? 
• What ecological challenges exist in restoring tiger populations in the Western Ghats? 
• Which reserves are involved in the translocation? 
• How does this support Project Tiger and NTCA efforts? 

(GS3 – Infrastructure)

• What is the significance of the Bairabi-Sairang railway line? 
• How does this project support Act East Policy? 
• What challenges exist in railway expansion in the Northeast?
•  What role do such projects play in regional development?

(GS2 – IR)

• Who is Sushila Karki and why is her appointment historic? 
•  What does this signify for women in South Asian politics? 
• How have women leaders shaped South Asia’s governance in the past? 
• How does India-Nepal diplomacy factor into this political development?

(GS2 – IR)

• What is the Coast Guard Global Summit? 
• Why is India’s participation significant in 2025? 
• What maritime issues were discussed at the summit? 
• How does this strengthen India’s role in maritime security? 
• How do such forums support Indo-Pacific security cooperation?